CVE-2020-12890 — MEDIUM (6.7)

Vulnerability Description

Improper handling of pointers in the System Management Mode (SMM) handling code may allow for a privileged attacker with physical or administrative access to potentially manipulate the AMD Generic Encapsulated Software Architecture (AGESA) to execute arbitrary code undetected by the operating system.

CVSS Score

6.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Amd	Amd Generic Encapsulated Software Architecture	-

References

https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/product-securityVendor Advisory
https://www.amd.com/en/corporate/product-securityVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-12890?

CVE-2020-12890 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). Improper handling of pointers in the System Management Mode (SMM) handling code may allow for a privileged attacker with physical or administrative access to potentially manipulate the AMD Generic Enc...

How severe is CVE-2020-12890?

CVE-2020-12890 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-12890?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Amd Amd Generic Encapsulated Software Architecture.